Oil Carbon Calculator
Calculate the full life cycle carbon emissions from crude oil and refined petroleum products.
Oil/Fuel Input
Emission Results
Total CO2 Emissions (Well-to-Wheel)
1,093.47 kg
1.0935 tonnes
Emission Breakdown
Combustion (Tank-to-Wheel)889 kg
Upstream (Well-to-Tank)133.35 kg
Refining71.12 kg
Fuel Volume
100 gal
Energy Content
3,667 kWh
Equivalents
Miles driven (car)2,200
Flight miles (economy)3,486
Trees to offset (1 year)49
EV Alternative
EV emissions (same distance)254.82 kg
-77% emissions
Save 838.65 kg CO2
Cost Analysis
Fuel cost (~$3.50/gal)$350.00
Carbon cost ($50/tonne)$54.67
True cost$404.67
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Editorial Note
MyCalcBuddy Editorial Team
This page is maintained as an educational calculator reference.
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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References
by Various
🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.